The star of the upcoming film “Widows” needed to know what kind of wig or extensions she should wear to play Veronica Rawlins, the leader of an unlikely band of robbers scrambling to pull off a dangerous heist. Director Steve McQueen’s answer shocked the Emmy-, Tony- and Oscar-winning actress.
“I said, ‘Your own hair is beautiful — just wear it that way,’” recalls McQueen. “Veronica is a wash-and-go kind of girl.”
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I’d like first to comment on how well this article was written. Oftentimes articles like this, involving “minorities” speaking out aren’t handled very well by the interviewer, too many personal opinions are inserted and things like that. I appreciate how well Viola was represented in this piece.
Viola Davis is one of my favorite actresses on screen, and I am thrilled to finally see her in such a high-profile role, especially after reading about what has been going on for her behind the scenes. Representation and inclusivity are important issues for me as they are for many people in the industry, but the key is that they remain important when they don’t include you. I am a woman, so I’ll fight for female representation, but I am white and will also be fighting for people of color as well, I am straight and will also be fighting for the LGBTQ+ community. If you are fighting for inclusivity you can’t pick and choose otherwise it isn’t inclusive.
Viola and her husband are very inspirational in the fact that they are actually making moves to change what they think should be changed. It’s easy to preach about anything, it’s not that easy to change it. But nothing that’s important is easy. I look forward to seeing this movie and hope that it opens people’s eyes about what is possible in the film industry.
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